Youth Violence: National Statistics
Leading Causes of Death
Five Leading Causes of Deaths Among Persons Ages 10–24 Years,
United States, 2007

In 2007, homicide was the second leading cause of death among persons ages 10–24 years, accounting for 5,764 deaths.
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